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Saturday, 31 March 2012

I have a wonderful image for you today from Krista Smith called Mad. Now this siren screamed little black dress to me but with spring in the air I attempted to go with the current fad of colour blocking. Not sure if I got it right but there was no turning back once I started colouring. Here goes!

Thursday, 29 March 2012

Hello friends,Weekend's almost here...yeah! I've been preparing a of couple cards for the April challenge at One Crazy Stamper where I have been asked to be a Guest Designer - my first....but I can't show you until the weekend :(

I did however manage to create this card using the cutest pair of friends called Wryn & Emmy by Tiddly Inks. This was a dream to colour and I'm pleased with the outcome - even though it took me several tries at the layout. I started making an easel card but as you see, ended up using my go-to the 6x6. I cut each petal of the smaller dahlia toward the centre and then shaped each petal with my bone folder to get dimension.

Tiddly Inks Digital Stamp: Wryn & Emmy

DP - Teresa Collins "Everyday Moments"

Spellbinders: Grand Dahlia, Dahlia, Small & Large Circles, Large Scallop

Sharpie X Fine White Poster Paint (for polka dota)

Scor Tape

Copics: R22, 24, 26, 29

B39, 37, 34

Dark Hair: E49, 59, 57, 55

Blonde: E33, 50, 51, 53

C05, 02, 01, 00

Shading: T2, T0, 0

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Friday, 23 March 2012

Hello everyone,I was delighted to see that my card "Circus Trixie" was chosen as the "featured entry" in last week's Make it Monday Challenge. Thanks Michelle for the honour - it's much appreciated.

I've been busy this week finishing up some projects and actually started on my spring cleaning...not my favourite job. I'd rather play in my craft room ...grin! I did manage to finish off a card using a digital from Mo's Digital Pencil called "Monday's Child b".

Monday, 19 March 2012

Hello folks,Oh, I'm so excited....WHAT A GREAT DAY this has been so far! I have been lucky enough to receive the Liebster Award from the lovely, talented Vicki from Sunshine Crafts . Thank you so much Vicki - you have really made my day! It's wonderful to know that other crafters appreciate and acknowlege my creations. Thank you also to everyone who has chosen to follow my blog and I'm grateful for the lovely comments folks take the time to leave.

"The origins of the Liebster Blog Award are
somewhat unclear but the general consensus is that it originated in Germany,
Liebster meaning favourite or dearest, to showcase bloggers with
fewer than 200 followers. Upon accepting the award the recipient must then pass
it on to five more blogs of note."

Here's what to do on receiving your Award
1. Thank your Liebster Blog Award presenter on your blog.
2. Link back to the blogger who presented the award to you.
3. Copy and paste their blog award on your blog.
4. Present the Liebster Blog award to 5 blogs of 200 followers or less who you
feel deserve recognition.
5. Let them know they have been chosen by leaving a comment at their blog.

Here are my five blogs I've chosen to pass this along to. They are in no particular order.

Thursday, 15 March 2012

Hello Folks,Today is our Granddaughter Lauren's 9th birthday and we're going off to celebrate as soon as I finish here. You'd think it was my birthday today I'm that happy. I found out my card "Dandelion Girl" was listed as a favourite of the week on SCS General Stamping Talk Forum the week ending Mar. 11. Thank you so much ladies.

This card I'm going to show you is Lauren's birthday card. She loves dancing and this Krista Smith digital named "Circus Trixie" reminded me of her.I think there is a little Cirque du Soliel in there too, don't you :) It's also my favourite colour combination.

I needed to make a 1" deep box for this 6x6 card because of the rose. Usually my boxes are 3/4".

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Good Day,Today's card is made with a Kenny K stamp called "Rock Chick". The challenge at Kenny K asked for green and Mother's Day. This is what I came up with.

I used an old paper pack from Making Memories called English Garden. Edges were sponged with Tim Holtz Evergreen Bough distressed ink and Antique Linen stippled on the image. Happy Mother's Day is computer generated, then cut with Spellbinder Ovals. The tag was a freebie and I did not record the artist, something I regret and have started keeping better records since I began blogging. The tassel is from a friend who was doing a clean-out and I of course moved it to my house :)

Thursday, 8 March 2012

Happy Thursday...almost Friday :)Hope you've all had a good week so far. My granddaughters are coming by after school today to make cards and stay for dinner. They requested one of their favourite meals-at-Nanny's - spaghetti ! Should be a fun afternoon as they love colouring with my copics.

I used a Wee Stamp called Dandelion Girl on today's card.. I loved the pleats in her skirt. The cardstock is SU Baja Breeze and Barely Banana and DP is Teresa Collins "Every Day Moment" - one of my favourites at the moment! The corduroy buttons are brads from SU and crochet flowers from my stash.

Thursday, 1 March 2012

Tonight I have a card made with a Kenny K digital stamp called Goldfish Boy. I think perhaps you have to be over 35 to appreciate my attempt at humour here.

The DP was from TPC Studio, Bugs & Butterflies. Button is a Jenni Bowlin Vintage Style, twine is from Jillibean Soup. I covered the bag he is carrying with glossy accents but am afraid it did not show up in the photo.

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